Little Twin Lakes near Colville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Stevens County entry here is Little Twin Lakes, in Washington. The country here is rolling bush. The water covers some 43 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 1.3 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Few waters listed in Stevens County are bigger. The nearest town is Colville, 12 miles away. Kettle Falls follows at 19 miles, then Chewelah at 21 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Little Twin Lakes

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Stevens County include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Little Twin Lakes gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 23°F in January up to 62°F in August. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. From about late March to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan any trip to Little Twin Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Coffin Lake at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Little Twin Lakes in particular, ask before you travel.